Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are now available for Nintendo Switch. Read on below to learn more about one of the latest in-game events:

Challenge Walking Wake and Iron Leaves!

New Paradox Pokémon Are Appearing Now!
You have until Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC to challenge these version-exclusive Pokémon in Tera Raid Battles! Walking Wake is appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Scarlet game and Iron Leaves is appearing in Tera Raid Battles in the Pokémon Violet game.
These Paradox Pokémon cannot normally be encountered in Paldea. The Walking Wake appearing during this event has Water as its Tera Type, and the Iron Leaves appearing during this event has Psychic as its Tera Type.
Work together with your friends to catch these newly discovered Pokémon from the ancient past and distant future!

These special Paradox Pokémon can each be caught only once per save data. You can still participate in Tera Raid Battles against Walking Wake and Iron Leaves to obtain other rewards if you’ve already caught them.
These Pokémon may be featured in future events or become obtainable through other methods.

Event Schedule

Monday, February 27, 2023, at 15:00 UTC to Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 23:59 UTC

Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Scarlet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Walking Wake

Pokémon Violet

5-star Tera Raid Battles: Iron Leaves

What Is a Tera Raid Battle?

In a Tera Raid Battle, you’ll work together with three other Trainers to defeat a powerful Tera Pokémon before time runs out. The kinds of Pokémon encountered during Tera Raid Battle events will vary. Pokémon encountered in Tera Raid Battles may have a rare Tera type.

Check the Poké Portal for more information about what Pokémon are appearing in Tera Raid Battles.

Information about Tera Raid Battle Events

• To participate in Tera Raid Battle events, please download the latest Poké Portal News by selecting Poké Portal from the X menu, then Mystery Gift, then Check Poké Portal News. You do not need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership to receive the latest Poké Portal News.
• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) is required to participate in Tera Raid Battles with other Trainers online. Terms apply. Learn more at https://www.nintendo.com/switch-online.